Finding the Third Proportional to 533,327.63 and 1,129,379.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,327.63 and 1,129,379.63 is: 2,391,584.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,327.63 : 1,129,379.63 = 1,129,379.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,327.63/1,129,379.63 = 1,129,379.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,327.63x = 1,129,379.63 × 1,129,379.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,327.63x = 1,275,498,337,365.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,498,337,365.14/533,327.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,391,584.98
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